Daily Greyhound Tips - Wednesday 27th August

Daily Greyhound Tips - Wednesday 27th August

• Craig Sheppard
For our complete Daily Greyhound Tips on Wednesday 267th August, including Taree Best Bets, simply scroll down! Taree: Race 2 The Lids Fly on Ladbrokes Live Channels Free For All 300m No. 1 She’s A Bumpy Open Race time:  SHE’S A BUMPY (1) shapes as a strong contender to extend her already impressive tally of 22 wins from 50 starts. A daughter of Aussie Infrared, she was last seen flashing home for second over this track and trip, beaten just half a length in a sharp 17.24 seconds. That run followed a victory here four starts ago in 17.46 seconds,…
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Doomben Preview – Wednesday 27th August  

Doomben Preview – Wednesday 27th August  

• Craig Sheppard
Doomben is set for a strong midweek card featuring eight competitive races.   With the rail out 7.5m and fine weather forecast, expect a fair surface and tactical racing especially around the tight turns and short straight.  From QTIS maidens to a deep Benchmark 68, there’s a mix of emerging talent and seasoned runners to assess.  Let’s find a few winners.  Race 1 – QTIS Three-Year-Old Fillies Maiden Plate (1200 METRES) No. 11 Shadwell Lane Open Race time:  SHADWELL LANE (11) impressed on debut over 1000m here last start.  The Jim Mason-trained Wootton Bassett filly struggled to keep up early…
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Eagle Farm Preview – Saturday August 23rd 

Eagle Farm Preview – Saturday August 23rd 

• Craig Sheppard
Spring is stirring, and so is the action at Eagle Farm this Saturday with a nine-race card that promises high-octane competition, emerging talent, and a few seasoned campaigners looking to make their mark.  From the sharp sprinters in the Benchmark 90 Handicap kicking things off just before midday, to the staying test of the Benchmark 78 over 2206m, and the Eagle Farm 160 Years Raceday Benchmark 85 Handicap, there’s a rich mix of form, flair, and local pride on display.  Winners are out there; we just need to sniff them out. Let’s get stuck into Eagle Farm!    Race 1:…
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2025 Cairns Cup Day Preview  

2025 Cairns Cup Day Preview  

• Craig Sheppard
The tropical north turns up the heat this Saturday as Ladbrokes Cannon Park hosts one of Queensland’s most anticipated regional racing events, Cairns Cup Day.   With eight races on the card and the prestigious $150,000 Cairns Cup over 2100m taking centre stage, it is a fitting way to bring down the curtain on the Northern Winter Carnival.  Let’s dive into the form, find the winners, and celebrate Cairns Cup Day in style.  Race 1 – Maiden Handicap (1250 METRES) No. 3 Geraldine’s Wish Race time:  GERALDINE’S WISH (3) has placed in 10 of her 16 races so is overdue for…
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2025 Ladbrokes Cairns Newmarket Day Preview 

2025 Ladbrokes Cairns Newmarket Day Preview 

• Craig Sheppard
The Cairns Super Carnival roars into its penultimate act with the highly anticipated Cairns Newmarket Day at Ladbrokes Cannon Park.   Friday’s feature sprint, the $100,000 Ladbrokes Cairns Newmarket over 1400m, promises a thrilling showdown as local legends converge on the tropical turf in pursuit of glory.  Speed Legend, now trained by the ever-consistent Steve Massingham and current favourite, is back with a score to settle after falling agonisingly short in the 2024 edition of the Newmarket.  Let’s dive into the form for all nine races, the contenders, and the stories that will shape 2025 Cairns Newmarket Day.   Race 1 –…
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Q2 Parklands Preview – Thursday 21st August 

Q2 Parklands Preview – Thursday 21st August 

• Craig Sheppard
After a short hiatus, I’m back on deck and ready to roll for Thursday’s Q2 Parklands meeting.   The fields are competitive, the form is juicy, and there’s no better way to return from a freshen-up than with a full slate of greyhound action.   Let’s jump straight into it and find some Q2 Parklands winners!  Race 1: Ladbrokes SRM In Multis 6th Grade 520m No. 3 Fages Race time:  Fages (3) returned from a long break in fine form over this course and distance last start.  The Tim Britton-trained dog was slow away from box 1, but mustered speed…
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2025 Darwin Cup Day Preview 

2025 Darwin Cup Day Preview 

• Craig Sheppard
The iconic sand-and-oil track of Fannie Bay is set to thunder once again as the 2025 Darwin Cup takes the spotlight this Monday, August 4.   A jewel in the crown of the Top End’s sporting and social calendar, Cup Day is more than just a race, it’s a vibrant celebration of Territory pride, colour, and community.   With a full field of contenders eyeing the $200,000 prize over 2050 metres, punters and racing fans are in for a gripping afternoon of high-stakes action and unpredictable twists.  This year’s Cup boasts a compelling mix of talent, with early favourites like Motorace, Hadouken, and Wolfburn already…
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Eagle Farm Preview – Saturday 2nd August  

Eagle Farm Preview – Saturday 2nd August  

• Craig Sheppard
It’s shaping up to be a fun-filled day both on and off the track at Eagle Farm this Saturday, with the popular Teddy Bears Picnic At The Races Day adding a family-friendly twist to a competitive nine-race program.   While the kids enjoy a disco, face painting, and their very own marquee, punters can look forward to starting the new racing season with a strong card featuring benchmark contests, open sprints, and emerging talent.  The track is currently rated a Soft 5, with the rail out 3 metres the entire circuit.  Let’s dive in and see if we can find a few Eagle…
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Q2 Parklands Preview – Thursday 31st July 

Q2 Parklands Preview – Thursday 31st July 

• Craig Sheppard
The wait is over and the action is back – Q2 Parklands reopens with a bumper Thursday night meeting that promises excitement from the first jump to the final stride.   Ten races are up for decision highlighted by the appearance of dual The Q track record holder Blue Blend.  We’ve been seeing them well lately so hopefully that continues this Thursday night at Q2 Parklands.  Race 1- Garrard’s Horse and Hound 6th Grade 520m No. 6 She’s Saintly Open Race time:  She’s Saintly (6) takes on this course and distance for the first time but given the way she won…
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Doomben Preview – Saturday 26th July 

Doomben Preview – Saturday 26th July 

• Craig Sheppard
Doomben hosts a compelling winter meeting this Saturday, with a program that should test both horses and punters alike.   The rail is out 3 metres and there is a possibility that the track will be rain-affected with significant rain forecast on the day, but hopefully it arrives after the last race.  There’s a nice mix of races on offer across the nine-race card, from sharp sprints to staying tests, and a few promising types stepping out that are worth keeping an eye on.  I’ve studied the form from top to bottom and my findings for each Doomben race can…
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